Moracin M

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Moracin M Structure
Moracin M structure
Common Name Moracin M
CAS Number 56317-21-6 Molecular Weight 242.227
Density 1.5±0.1 g/cm3 Boiling Point 369.3±22.0 °C at 760 mmHg
Molecular Formula C14H10O4 Melting Point 271-273 ºC
MSDS N/A Flash Point 177.1±22.3 °C

 Use of Moracin M


Moracin M, a phenolic component in the skin of Morus alba L., is a potent phosphodiesterase-4 (PDE4) inhibitor with IC50 values of 2.9, 4.5, >40, and >100 μM for PDE4D2, PDE4B2, PDE5A1, and PDE9A2, respectively. Moracin M has anti-inflammatory activity[1].

 Names

Name 5-(6-hydroxy-1-benzofuran-2-yl)benzene-1,3-diol
Synonym More Synonyms

 Moracin M Biological Activity

Description Moracin M, a phenolic component in the skin of Morus alba L., is a potent phosphodiesterase-4 (PDE4) inhibitor with IC50 values of 2.9, 4.5, >40, and >100 μM for PDE4D2, PDE4B2, PDE5A1, and PDE9A2, respectively. Moracin M has anti-inflammatory activity[1].
Target

PDE4D2:2.9 μM (IC50)

PDE4B2:4.5 μM (IC50)

PDE5A1:>40 μM (IC50)

PDE9A2:>100 μM (IC50)

Human Endogenous Metabolite

References

[1]. Chen SK, et al. Moracin M from Morus alba L. is a natural phosphodiesterase-4 inhibitor. Bioorg Med Chem Lett. 2012 May 1;22(9):3261-4.

 Chemical & Physical Properties

Density 1.5±0.1 g/cm3
Boiling Point 369.3±22.0 °C at 760 mmHg
Melting Point 271-273 ºC
Molecular Formula C14H10O4
Molecular Weight 242.227
Flash Point 177.1±22.3 °C
Exact Mass 242.057907
PSA 73.83000
LogP 2.37
Vapour Pressure 0.0±0.9 mmHg at 25°C
Index of Refraction 1.730
Water Solubility Very slightly soluble (0.18 g/L) (25 ºC)

 Safety Information

Hazard Codes Xi

 Synthetic Route

 Synonyms

1,3-Benzenediol, 5-(6-hydroxy-2-benzofuranyl)-
Veraphenol
5-(6-Hydroxy-benzofuran-2-yl)-benzene-1,3-diol
Moracin M
5-(6-Hydroxy-1-benzofuran-2-yl)-1,3-benzenediol
5-(6-Hydroxy-1-benzofuran-2-yl)benzene-1,3-diol
2-(3,5-Dihydroxyphenyl)-6-hydroxybenzofuran